Maintenance Assistant

Priory Group; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Gym membership

IT devices program

Healthcare plan

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for Combs Court in Stowmarket. This part-time role involves general maintenance, repairs, and safety-focused tasks across our residential service, with tools provided to keep sites well-presented and welcoming.

You’ll join a caring team dedicated to creating a safe, homely environment for residents and staff, with training and career development pathways available.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance across multiple trades.
• Ability to carry out repairs and routine tasks independently.
• Organization and attention to detail in keeping environments safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and DIY tasks.
• Keep sites safe, well-presented and welcoming.
• Undertake painting, decorating and basic plumbing tasks (leaks, taps).
• Spot and report issues and take corrective action.
• Work with the team to meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled

DIY

Painting

Carpentry

Plumbing

Repairs

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Combs Court

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Combs Court is a residential service located in Stowmarket, Suffolk. The home supports up to 29 adult males and females who have a primary learning disability diagnosis. We are situated near to the local town, in the heart of the community.

Our team are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we support, providing them with the skills needed for them to live a healthier and happier life back in the community.

What you'll be doing

Do you take pride in fixing things, turning your hand to different tasks, and making spaces feel safe, welcoming, and well cared for? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Tools will be provided for you to get the jobs done around our sites.

As part of our dedicated and compassionate team, you’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. While this isn’t a direct care role, your work makes a real difference to the wellbeing of our residents and staff – creating a safe, comfortable, and homely environment for everyone.

What you’ll be doing:

• Every day will be varied, drawing on your multi-skills to:
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks.
• Keep our sites safe, well-presented, and welcoming.
• Tackle jobs from painting, decorating, and wallpapering through to plumbing (fixing leaks, changing taps) and putting up furniture.
• Spot and report any issues that need attention and take action to put things right.
• Work alongside a supportive team to make sure everything meets quality and safety standards.

What you'll bring to the role

• Practical, hands-on, and confident with general DIY.
• Skilled across a mix of areas such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, or general repairs.
• Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Happy to work independently but also a great team player.
• Friendly, approachable, and motivated by making a positive difference.

If you’re multi-skilled, reliable, and enjoy variety in your work, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your talents in a role where no two days are the same!

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.